Ascension: Card game for iPhone/iPad/paper

I think I have found an actual bug (interface, not gameplay). When trying to use Akam, The Genie's wish counters, I can't tap on the +2 runes button, only the +2 power button. The workaround is to switch out of the app and go back in. Once it reloads, I can select +2 runes just fine.

Dixie_Flatline wrote:

I think I have found an actual bug (interface, not gameplay). When trying to use Akam, The Genie's wish counters, I can't tap on the +2 runes button, only the +2 power button. The workaround is to switch out of the app and go back in. Once it reloads, I can select +2 runes just fine.

That's not universal; I've used both from Akam.

Chumpy_McChump wrote:
Dixie_Flatline wrote:

I think I have found an actual bug (interface, not gameplay). When trying to use Akam, The Genie's wish counters, I can't tap on the +2 runes button, only the +2 power button. The workaround is to switch out of the app and go back in. Once it reloads, I can select +2 runes just fine.

That's not universal; I've used both from Akam.

Yeah, I just had it work OK for me (for the first time), so I guess it comes and goes.

Love the games played so far.
Seems Ascension relies a bit on luck as well.
Depending what cards are in the middle and who gets to pick them up first.
But there are enough mechanics in place to manipulate the game.
Found that harassing the opponent isn't that easy. Except for some cards
making the opponent losing a card or some Constructs.
Still looking for different way of winning games. Tips and hints welcome

Added a column in the spreadsheet for the latest 'Immortal Heroes' expansion.

Sparhawk wrote:

Found that harassing the opponent isn't that easy. Except for some cards
making the opponent losing a card or some Constructs.

Enlightened heroes (the blue border ones) usually allow you to banish cards from the center. They're very good at denying your opponent access to banisher cards (Void), Lifebound or Mechana constructs, as well as serving as defense from some of the nastier monsters.

Apollo0507 wrote:

I'm still Apollo0507 on Playdeck.

I challenged a bunch of you to SOS+IH games, so let's learn together! (Unless you Kickstarted it and have the physical version of IH, then you'll wipe the floor with me)

Always up for games, especially the new expansion and SOS or SOS+RoTF games.

You sonofabeetch — beating me by one point on your final turn!

Next physical expansion release date is 9/18! Features cards which permanently (until end of game) transform based on certain criteria.

shoptroll wrote:

Next physical expansion release date is 9/18! Features cards which permanently (until end of game) transform based on certain criteria.

...and once again, we'll be two expansions behind on the iOS version.

(Although I'm assuming we're never going to see Rise of Vigil or Darkness Unleashed on the Playdek app. Will just have to wait for Ascension Online.)

Thanks for the info, though.

Immortal Heroes I believe is the last Playdek expansion. I think the time-delay in getting new sets to iOS is one of the main reasons for Stone Blade moving development in-house. I'm really hoping when AO arrives it'll be on parity with the physical sets.

There's still a lag for getting new Magic sets online, but thankfully they've got it down to two weeks now; it used to be more like a month.

I will be on holidays starting Sunday. Well, already am now, but gone to Canada for four weeks.
Will finish the games I started now and then start again after 11th of August

So not only is there a new expansion on the way, they're also working on a physical 2-player set aimed at new players called the "Apprentice Edition". 110 card set for $10.

Also in the update they show some of the cards with a new art style (an improvement I think) and a new layout for the card borders (aka the "frame") which will be used starting with the next block.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

I was very happy to see that update. Most interesting to me, the updated cards look great. I like the ways they continue to update/polish their art. They've only slightly changed their style, and made it much more presentable and clear.

Just got an iPad mini and looking for some Ascension opponents....

GameCenter is -=(Chesspieceface)=- ....yeah, I know, ugh
Playdek in game ID is Chesspieceface

I've also picked up Neroshima Hex, and a couple others if people wanna play but I'll post in another iOS thread

cyrax wrote:

I was very happy to see that update. Most interesting to me, the updated cards look great. I like the ways they continue to update/polish their art. They've only slightly changed their style, and made it much more presentable and clear.

While I don't mind it, I definitely think it's a step backwards from Sabee's art. I hated it in the first set, but Sabee's stuff has gotten better with each expansion. Glad to hear they plan to continue it in the non-Apprentice editions because it really makes the sets distinctive.

Are the Ascension servers down for everyone this morning, or is it just something local to me?

It's not just you.

Chesspieceface wrote:

Just got an iPad mini and looking for some Ascension opponents....

GameCenter is -=(Chesspieceface)=- ....yeah, I know, ugh
Playdek in game ID is Chesspieceface

I've also picked up Neroshima Hex, and a couple others if people wanna play but I'll post in another iOS thread

I challenged you to a game of Immortal Heroes, if you don't have that, decline the game and start a game with what decks you have.

am back from my vacation and open to invites
Started up a few games but so far 3 goodjers conceded right away.
Or so it seems...something up?

Sparhawk wrote:

am back from my vacation and open to invites
Started up a few games but so far 3 goodjers conceded right away.
Or so it seems...something up?

I just started an IH game with you.

Is there any talk of another Ascension tournament? I missed the last one by forgetting to add my name to the Google Doc, so I'd be up for a new tournament featuring the "new" expansion.

I don't think there's been any talk. The last one dragged out and I think collectively we lost interest in it. I think red has been busy too since there was a lot less cat herding going on this time.

I'd be down for another one but I'd prefer if we kept to a single configuration instead of rotating every round.

accepted the game
looking forward to more. But am afraid Solforge is leeching players away.
Still like this game as well though.

You guys are always welcome over at Quarter to Three if no one has time to run a tournament here. World champion (really!) Dave Perkins runs a league every month with the occasional tournament on the side. We even do exhibition matches every now and then.

The league restarts at the beginning of every month so now would be a good time to check it out if you're interested.

Hey guys, I've been running bi-monthly tourneys at ascensiongame.com. The next one is starting on the 16th, come play with me!

It's a similar format to the GWJ tourneys from bigred. It's at http://ascensiongame.com/board/viewt.... See ya guys!

I'll sign up shortly, thanks for the heads-up!

Nice!

Fantastic! I just signed up!

I signed up too: sansdeity

I only have like 4 matches going, and would love some more. I own all of the expansions, so open to any match: farktopia

Tried to add you. But can't find you.